Any party to a contested case may file an application with the director for a rehearing in the contested case, stating the specific grounds therefor and the relief sought. The application must be filed within 20 days after the final order is issued. See subrule 7.19(8) as to when a proposed order becomes a final order. A copy of such application shall be timely mailed by the applicant to all parties in conformity with rule 701-7.3 (17A). The director shall have 20 days from the filing of the application for rehearing to grant or deny the application. If the application for rehearing is granted, a notice will be served on the parties stating the time and place of the rehearing. An application for rehearing shall be deemed denied if not granted by the director within 20 days after filing.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 17A.16.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 701-7.22
ARC 0251C, IAB 8/8/12, effective 9/12/12; ARC 5940C, IAB 10/6/21, effective 11/10/21